Month: February 2017
One-click wealth management
Successful fintech is following the model of retail, putting the user experience at the forefront of development.
read more60-second interview: Charles “Chuck” Lubar, senior counsel, McDermott Will & Emery
Chuck Lubar, one of the most senior US lawyers based in London, shares his thoughts on Trump’s immigration ban, changes in non-dom rules that affect US community in the UK, and talks about the trends in the private wealth industry.
read more60-second: Jurga McCluskey, head UK immigration, Deloitte
Jurga McCluskey talks about how Brexit talks impact her international clients and the latest trends in immigration in the UK.
read moreFamily law risk assessment: Dublin vs. Frankfurt
If you move your HQ to Dublin or Frankfurt and your family joins you; if things went wrong, how could things shape up?
read moreBritain has more Islamic banks and lenders than any other Western country
Imam Qazi, partner at Foot Anstey, says that GCC investors are diversifying wealth into UK real estate using Islamic finance structures as oil revenues decline
read moreLuxembourg gains greater share of UHNW ‘wallet’
The wealthy population of Luxembourg is rising, as government efforts to attract ultra-wealthy new residents spells good news for the country’s wealth management industry.
read more60-second interview: Daniel Pinto, CEO and co-founder, Stanhope Capital
Daniel Pinto says attracting and retaining talent is the secret to success.
read moreBrexit: In victory you deserve champagne. In defeat you need it. (Napoleon)
The Brexit vote may have made some investors jittery but those who invest in fine wines are celebrating with a glass of fizzy Krug.
read moreLuxembourg and Paris eye Islamic finance market
Although other countries are targeting specific aspects of Islamic finance, London remains the leading centre for this work outside the Middle East and Asia.
read moreTrump’s tax plans viewed as positive
Less than a month into the presidency of Donald Trump, and already advisers to high net worth individuals in the US are preparing for change. While cautious about expecting the 45th President to deliver on all his campaign pledges, most expect wholesale tax reforms to be around the corner.
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